Efficiency

Israel To Ban Four-Engine Jets From Next Spring!
Authorities in Israel won’t accept arrivals of four-engine aircraft from next spring, due to environmental concerns. Will others do the…
ICAO Emissions And Noise Rules: What Do They Mean?
We have often referred to new ICAO rules on emissions, that will affect future freighters. So what are they? Do…
Are All-Electric eVTOL Vehicles Actually “Green”?
There is a lot of interest in all-electric Urban Air Mobility eVTOL projects, but is that the kind of green…
Airbus A318, Boeing 737-600 – Why Were They Made?
Why did Airbus and Boeing make the unsuccessful A318 and 737-600 variants? And in a related note, why do narrowbodies…
Single European Sky: A Simpler (?) Way To Cut Emissions
The Single European Sky could be the simplest and most effective way to reduce CO2 emissions in Europe. Also, it…
737 MAX Return – Is The Plane Picking Up a Following?
As more 737 MAX aircraft enter or return to service, more and more airlines are gathering real-world numbers, showing the…
Airbus: Hydrogen Won’t See Widespread Use Before 2050
While they are actively developing technologies for hydrogen, Airbus doesn’t think that it will see widespread use on airliners before…
The Double Bubble D8: A Coming Leap In Efficiency?
It’s been in the making for some time now, but will the Double Bubble D8 become the short/medium-haul airliner of…
The easyJet ecoJet – Has Its Time Arrived?
The ecoJet, an easyJet idea for an efficient airliner, seemed a bit ‘too out there’ when it appeared nearly 14…
WheelTug – Planes Pushing Themselves Out Of The Gate?
After demonstrating its system for the first time last September, WheelTug is now getting more and more orders, from intrigued…